Ship: Spirit of Columbia
Itinerary: Glacier of Prince William Sound
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| Day 1 : | Transfer from Anchorage and Sail from Whittier |
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| Day 2 : | College Fjord and Esther Passage |
| Day 3 : | Cordova |
| Day 4 : | Chenega Glacier and Knight Island |
| Day 5 : | Arrive in Whittier |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| C | B | A | AA | AAA | Deluxe | ||
| 5 | Jul 6, 2009 Jul 13, 2009 Jul 20, 2009 Jul 27, 2009 Aug 3, 2009 Aug 10, 2009 Aug 17, 2009 |
$1,749 | $1,799 | $2,599 | $2,799 | $2,999 | $3,249 |
| 5 | Aug 24, 2009 | $1,549 | $1,599 | $2,399 | $2,549 | $2,749 | $2,999 |
| Destinations : Alaska Activities : Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Please note an additional fuel surcharge of $15 per person per night on ship.
Prince William Sound lies just south of the rugged Chugach Mountains-a breathtaking maze of forested islands, glacier-carved fjords and wildlife-filled waterways. This area is every bit as spectacular as the traditional Inside Passage, but far less traveled, giving you a hint of what the world looked like after the last Ice Age.
Day 1 : Transfer from Anchorage and Sail from Whittier
In Anchorage board a Cruise West motorcoach to travel to Whittier. Your route is along beautiful Turnagain Arm, famous for its sweeping tidal changes, in the shadow of the Chugach Range. Keep watch for the sure-footed Dall sheep that nibble grass on the steep cliffs overhead. Arrive in Whittier, where the crew welcomes you aboard the Spirit of Columbia, your home for the next four nights. The ship departs for seldom-visited areas of Prince William Sound, and will anchor in a secluded cove. D
Day 2 : College Fjord and Esther Passage
Wake up near the face of a glacier in College Fjord. You will ease close to the active faces of numerous glaciers that calve icebergs into the sea. Continue on to narrow Esther Passage, a waterway only small ships can navigate. Playful sea otters live here, and your Captain knows where the best sightings will be found. The whiskery otters are often floating placidly on their backs in a bed of kelp, dining on crabs. BLD
Day 3 : Cordova
Make a port call at tiny Cordova. This fishing village, which is inaccessible by highway, has become world famous for its Copper River Salmon. These delicious, oil-rich fish are caught nearby in the pristine delta of the Copper River. An included sightseeing tour of Cordova highlights area history, including a stop at the delta of the mighty Copper River. If you have energy to burn, there are optional wilderness tours including sea kayaking, hiking, and river rafting. BLD
Day 4 : Chenega Glacier and Knight Island
Today explore southwest Prince William Sound, where sculpted wilderness islands lie offshore from the craggy mountains of the Kenai Peninsula. Narrow Icy Bay leads towards a stunning glacier experience at the head of the fjord. Later, enjoy "gunkholing" around the nearby islands - a nautical term for poking around the next corner just to see what's there. BLD
Day 5 : Arrive in Whittier
After a cruise past a kittiwake colony, disembark the Spirit of Columbia at Whittier. Transfer to a motorcoach for your trip via Turnagain Arm back to Anchorage. B
Ship Description: Spirit of Columbia
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Spirit of Columbia
The Spirit of Columbia is a cozy vessel perfect for shared adventure in Prince William Sound. With her shallow draft and stately pace of cruising, you won't miss a thing as she lingers among the back channels, bays and wilderness islands.
The range of cabin categories is one of the widest in our fleet, ranging from lower-deck inside cabins to Deluxe and AAA categories with picture windows and a TV monitor/VCR. All staterooms offer private facilities and air conditioning.
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C 80.5 sq. ft. Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. Category C stateroom is slightly more narrow than a Category B stateroom. |
B 80.5 sq. ft Two single beds and no windows on lower deck. |
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A 110 sq. ft. Two twin beds, TV monitor/VCR |
AA 92 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
AAA104 sq. ft. Two single beds and large view window. |
Deluxe 126 sq. ft. One queen bed (Willamette only) or two twins, writing desk, chair, TV monitor/VCR, refrigerator and large view window. |
